Day trip from Medan to Langsa
Langsa lies 125 km (78 mi) north-west of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 125 km (78 mi) apart, Langsa is a realistic day trip from Medan: about 2 h 2 min each way by road.
| Medan | Langsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 184,016 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Langsa
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Staying in Langsa
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Common questions
How far is Langsa from Medan?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Medan; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to Langsa by road?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Langsa?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.